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Brisbane Major Events Planner 2010-2011

See the following Brisbane events for all the coming up activities, concerts and tourism drawcards coming up in the next 12 months.

Date Venue Event

6 Oct 2010 - 8 Dec 2010 The Gabba Summer of Cricket - National One Day Cup Competition
22 Oct 2010 - 25 Jan 2011 The Gabba KFC Twenty20 Big Bash
4 Nov 2010 - 5 Dec 2010 Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) West Side Story
3 Dec 2010 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Linkin Park
4 Dec 2010 Riverstage IGA Lord Mayor's Carols in the City
4 Dec 2010 Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre Monster Energy Super X
5 Dec 2010 RNA Showgrounds Stereosonic 2010
5 Dec 2010 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Muse Australian Tour 2010
7 Dec 2010 - 19 Dec 2010 Brisbane Powerhouse Robbins, Stilson and Molloy
8 Dec 2010 - 9 Dec 2010 Suncorp Stadium U2 360º Tour
10 Dec 2010 - 11 Dec 2010 Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Spirit of Christmas
10 Dec 2010 Little Stanley Street Christmas on Little Stanley
12 Dec 2010 Sirromet Winery A Day on The Green: The Pretenders & Blondie (SOLD OUT)
13 Dec 2010 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Crusty Demons "Thirst 4 Destruction"
13 Dec 2010 Riverstage Jack Johnson
13 Dec 2010 Brisbane Entertainment Centre The Eagles
14 Dec 2010 Suncorp Stadium Bon Jovi 'The Circle' World Tour
15 Dec 2010 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Human Nature – Live From Las Vegas
18 Dec 2010 - 26 Apr 2011 Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAG/GoMA) 21st Century: Art in the First Decade
19 Dec 2010 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Gorillaz
19 Dec 2010 RNA Showgrounds No Sleep Til
22 Dec 2010 Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) The Gothic - Havergal Brian's Symphony No.1
26 Dec 2010 Suncorp Stadium Round 20: Brisbane Roar v Gold Coast United
27 Dec 2010 - 1 Jan 2011 Woodfordia Woodford Folk Festival
2 Jan 2011 - 9 Jan 2011 Queensland Tennis Centre Brisbane International 2011
5 Jan 2011 - 6 Jan 2011 Riverstage Sunset Sounds
7 Jan 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 22: Brisbane Roar v Perth Glory
10 Jan 2011 - 11 Jan 2011 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Disney Live: Three Classic Fairy Tales
11 Jan 2011 - 3 Apr 2011 Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) WICKED
20 Jan 2011 The Tivoli Tommy & Phil Emmanuel: 50th Anniversary Tour
24 Jan 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Tool
28 Jan 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 25: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Heart
30 Jan 2011 The Gabba Commonwealth Bank Series One Day International - Australia v England
30 Jan 2011 Pine Rivers Park Raggamuffin
1 Feb 2011 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Kenny Rogers with the Queensland Symphony Orchestra
4 Feb 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Joe Cocker: The Hard Knocks Tour
7 Feb 2011 Riverstage Sting: Symphonicity
9 Feb 2011 - 20 Feb 2011 Brisbane Powerhouse World Theatre Festival 2011
10 Feb 2011 - 11 Feb 2011 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Billy Connolly: The Man
11 Feb 2011 - 12 Feb 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Michael Bublé Crazy Love Tour
12 Feb 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 27: Brisbane Roar v Gold Coast United
26 Feb 2011 RNA Showgrounds Soundwave 2011
1 Mar 2011 Riverstage Roxy Music
1 Mar 2011 - 27 Mar 2011 Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbane Comedy Festival 2011
4 Mar 2011 Riverstage The Chemical Brothers
4 Mar 2011 - 6 Jun 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Top Gear Live
5 Mar 2011 Brisbane Racing Club - Doomben Future Music Festival 2011
10 Mar 2011 - 12 Mar 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Alan Jackson
11 Mar 2011 - 14 Mar 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 1: WOW Brisbane Broncos v North Queensland Cowboys
13 Mar 2011 Tangalooma Island Resort Wrecked - The Tangalooma Ocean Swim
18 Mar 2011 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Tim Minchin vs the Queensland Pops Orchestra
20 Mar 2011 Mt Coot-tha Lookout BDO Brisbane Coot-tha Challenge
21 Mar 2011 - 23 Jun 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Neil Diamond Live
26 Mar 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Fremantle
26 Mar 2011 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) Beyond the Darkside
26 Mar 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Usher OMG Tour
1 Apr 2011 - 4 Apr 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 4: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Penrith Panthers
6 Apr 2011 - 10 Apr 2011 Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber
8 Apr 2011 - 10 Apr 2011 RNA Showgrounds Brisbane Tinnie and Tackle Show & National 4x4 & Outdoor Show
8 Apr 2011 - 11 Apr 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 5: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Newcastle Knights
8 Apr 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Good Charlotte
10 Apr 2011 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) The Script
21 Apr 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v St Kilda
29 Apr 2011 - 1 May 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 8: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Canterbury Bulldogs
30 Apr 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Disturbed
5 May 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Katy Perry California Dreams Tour 2011
7 May 2011 - 9 May 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 9: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm
7 May 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns
7 May 2011 Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Michael Jackson - HIStory This Is It
7 May 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Maroon 5
14 May 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Essendon
18 May 2011 - 19 May 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Andre Rieu
21 May 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v North Melbourne
25 May 2011 Suncorp Stadium 2011 Harvey Norman State of Origin Series - Game 1
4 Jun 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Sydney Swans
8 Jun 2011 - 12 Jun 2011 Brisbane Entertainment Centre Walking With Dinosaurs: The Arena Spectacular
10 Jun 2011 - 13 Jun 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 14: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Canberra Raiders
17 Jun 2011 - 20 Jun 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 15: WOW Brisbane Broncos v St George Dragons
18 Jun 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Richmond
26 Jun 2011 - 1 Jul 2011 Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) 34th IAHR Biennial Congress
3 Jul 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Port Adelaide
6 Jul 2011 Suncorp Stadium 2011 Harvey Norman State of Origin Series - Game 3
15 Jul 2011 - 18 Jul 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 19: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Gold Coast Titans
17 Jul 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Geelong Cats
22 Jul 2011 Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Randy Newman with QSO
29 Jul 2011 - 1 Aug 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 21: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Cronulla Sharks
7 Aug 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Adelaide Crows
13 Aug 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v Gold Coast Suns
26 Aug 2011 - 29 Aug 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 25: WOW Brisbane Broncos v South Sydney Rabbitohs
27 Aug 2011 Suncorp Stadium 2011 Tri Nations (Bledisloe Cup): Australia v New Zealand
27 Aug 2011 The Gabba Brisbane Lions v West Coast Eagles
31 Aug 2011 - 2 Sep 2011 Fortitude Valley BIGSOUND 2011
2 Sep 2011 - 4 Sep 2011 Suncorp Stadium Round 26: WOW Brisbane Broncos v Manly Sea Eagles
3 Sep 2011 - 24 Sep 2011 Various venues Brisbane Festival 2011

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A Magical Time to Visit Brisbane

Brisbane’s Christmas stocking is packed full to the brim with a spectacular line-up of free events this festive season.

The whole family can come and celebrate the magic of Christmas with time-honoured traditions as well as having the opportunity to create some new ones. There will be Christmas carols, fashion showcases, food and craft markets, children’s workshops and of course, photos with the main man himself - Santa.

From Friday 3 to Friday 24 December seasonal harmonies will fill the Queen Street Mall with a Christmas Songbook showcase and spread into the city streets with the Merry Melodies pop-up music program. The ever popular IGA Lord Mayor’s Carols in the City on Saturday 4 December will see some of Australia’s biggest stars light up the Riverstage.

On Friday 3 December the Burnett Lane Fashion Showcase will add a touch of style to the festive season. Members of the public will be able to see a stunning selection of Brisbane’s emerging and established fashion designers bring one of Brisbane City Council’s newest revitalised spaces to life.

Also on Friday 3 December the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in King George Square will feature excerpts from Queensland Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker.

On Friday 10 December some of Brisbane’s best international musicians will take visitors on a World by Night tour. King George Square and Burnett Lane will be abuzz with music, food and gifts from across the globe. Visitors can expect to enjoy a special performance by the winner of 2010’s Q Song World Music Category.

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A magical time to visit Brisbane

Brisbane’s Christmas stocking is packed full to the brim with a spectacular line-up of free events this festive season.

The whole family can come and celebrate the magic of Christmas with time-honoured traditions as well as having the opportunity to create some new.ones. There will be Christmas carols, fashion showcases, food and craft markets, children’s workshops and of course, photos with the main man himself - Santa.

From Friday 3 to Friday 24 December seasonal harmonies will fill the Queen Street Mall with a Christmas Songbook showcase and spread into the city streets with the Merry Melodies pop-up music program. The ever popular IGA Lord Mayor’s Carols in the City on Saturday 4 December will see some of Australia’s biggest stars light up the Riverstage.

On Friday 3 December the Burnett Lane Fashion Showcase will add a touch of style to the festive season. Members of the public will be able to see a stunning selection of Brisbane’s emerging and established fashion designers bring one of Brisbane City Council’s newest revitalised spaces to life.

Also on Friday 3 December the Lighting of the Christmas Tree in King George Square will feature excerpts from Queensland Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker.

On Friday 10 December some of Brisbane’s best international musicians will take visitors on a World by Night tour. King George Square and Burnett Lane will be abuzz with music, food and gifts from across the globe. Visitors can expect to enjoy a special performance by the winner of 2010’s Q Song World Music Category.

From Saturday 11 to Friday 24 December, the ‘Little Christmas Stars’ kids’ workshops will provide a host of free interactive children’s activities at the Queen Street Mall stage from 10am to 2pm daily. For a Christmas celebration with a twist, join the ‘Little Christmas Stars’ in their pop-up storybook land as kid’s rappers perform throughout the day and bring the Christmas storybook to life. Littlies can make wrapping paper, books and masks as well as a decoration to add to the display that will be hung high above the stage and lit up at night.

On Friday 17 December the Indie Twilight Markets, connecting King George Square and Burnett Lane, will be the perfect place to pick up a unique gift, lovingly created by local designers.

From Monday 20 to Thursday 23 December, forget Christmas stockings and check out four nights of tights with Brisbane’s leading circus and street performers showing off their skills for free in Christmas Tights. The performers include the young troupe from Flipside Circus and the internationally acclaimed Lady Torpedo, Big Swing Brothers & Miguel.

Christmas is a fantastic time of year in Brisbane according to Graham Marks, Property Manager of the Metro Hotel Towermill Brisbane. “There is so much life and excitement in the city with everyone gets into the festive spirit after another long and busy year”.

It may come as a surprise to many that this is also a very busy time of the year for Brisbane hotels. “Many people choose to make an event of their Christmas shopping experience,” explains Mr Marks. “They book a room at our hotel and then spend a day or two shopping and enjoying all the exciting Christmas events that Brisbane puts on during December.”

Queen Street Mall is the most convenient place for visitors to Brisbane and locals alike looking to complete their Christmas shopping. With an incredible mix of over 700 local, national and international retailers, the Queen Street Malll is only a 10 minute walk from the Metro Hotel Towermill Brisbane.

For more information on accommodation contact Metro Hotel Towermill Brisbane on towermill@metrohg.com or (07) 3832 1421 or 1800 00 4321

For more information on things to see and do in Brisbane this Christmas, visit www.queenstreetmall.com.

Brilliant Brisbane deal! Only $89 - Metro Hotel Tower Mill - Brisbane Hotel Accommodation

Exclusive to Travelzoo subscribers, Executive Double or Twin Rooms at Brisbane's Metro Hotel Tower Mill are now just $89 per night, every night of the week with no minimum stay. You can save more than $50 OFF market rates while staying within steps of the CBD.

With the onset of summer, many Brissy CBD hotels are charging up to twice as much, but the Metro represents excellent value for money. Located just opposite the historic Tower Mill convict landmark, the hotel is also within easy walking distance of Roma Parklands, Queen Street Shopping Mall, Central Station and the Treasury Casino. Air-conditioned Executive Rooms feature private balconies, in-house movies and wireless internet access.

This offer is valid for stays until 31 March, 2011. Book by 3 November.

Blackout dates: 24-30 November; 8-9, 13-14 December; 29-30 January.

Travelzoo tip: You can also upgrade to a spacious Executive Family Room for the specially discounted price of $129 per night.

How to book: Click here to book directly online with Metro Hotel Tower Mill, or call the hotel on 1800 806 553.

Thai Culture and Food Festival - Brisbane Tourism News and Events

Experience the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of Thailand for one day in Brisbane!

12 Thai food stalls; three Thai dessert and drink stalls; Singha beer garden; live Thai cultural shows and dance on stage; Thai tourism, travel and massage; Thai Buddhism information and ceremony; Thai products; children's activities and much much more. A family friendly event!

ENTRY INFORMATION
Open Times:
Begins at 1000 and ends at 2000.
Date: 03 Oct 10
Frequency: Annual

Venue: Cultural Forecourt, The Parklands, South Bank
Stanley Street
Corner of Russell Street
South Brisbane,Brisbane
Queensland, Australia
4101

ENTRY COSTS
Free Entry: Yes

http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/thai-culture-and-food-festival/index.cfm

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Tower Mill Park View Room eBay Auction from just 0.99c No Reserve

Metro Hotels are running an eBay auction for a Park View room at Metro Hotel Tower Mill starting from just 0.99c with no reserve.

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What’s on in Brisbane for September 2010

What's On in Brisbane 2010 - Brisbane Festival 2010

DATE: 4 Sep 2010
VENUE: The Spiegeltent
King George Square
100 Adelaide Street
BRISBANE
QLD 4000
W: www.brisbanefestival.com.au

The best place in the city to catch the Festival fever; The Spiegeltent comes to the newly refurbished King George Square for Brisbane Festival 2010. This beautiful Belgian venue, with its cabaret club atmosphere and decadent velvet, wood and stained glass interiors, promises a packed programme. Featuring music from across the globe every night at 7pm, a world premiere production of Cantina in the nightly 9pm cabaret slot and the city’s coolest grooves at Jazz on Sunday, The Spiegeltent is set to be the centre of the party during Brisbane Festival 2010.

Don’t despair and head for home when the last firework fades on QBE Riverfire night. Make your way to The Spiegeltent and join the fabulous Opening Night Party for Brisbane Festival 2010.

With a line-up of the funkiest live music, a pumping Garden Bar and the best party atmosphere in town, The Spiegeltent opening night is a fitting start to three weeks of Festival fever.

Event times: Saturday 8:00 PM late

DATE: 4 Sep 2010 - 25 Sep 2010
VENUE: Various venues in Brisbane CBD
BRISBANE
QLD 4000
W: www.brisbanefestival.com.au
Presented as part of Brisbane Festival 2010

UNDER THE RADAR shines the spotlight on new theatrical and contemporary performance works. Over 22 days you can see more than 100 independent, experimental and emerging artists, in theatre at Metro Arts and outdoors for Street Feats with a programme of roving and site specific works across Brisbane’s CBD.

Click here for more information on the individual UNDER THE RADAR performances.

Sponsored by Queensland Government, Brisbane City Council, Metro Arts, Time Off, Brisbane Marketing and Brian Tucker Accounting

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Convenience In Brisbane’s CBD - Metro Hotel Tower Mill

The refurbished Metro Hotel Tower Mill on Wickham Terrace – situated next door to Brisbane Private Hospital (Holy Spirit), a short walk to St Andrew’s Hospital and a wide range of medical specialists – is a popular accommodation choice for people visiting Brisbane for medical reasons or to visit loved ones in hospital.

According to general manager Graham Marks, many guests have been recommended to stay at the hotel by doctors from the local hospitals and medical practices.

“This is because of the positive feedback they have received from people who have come to Brisbane for medical treatment and have had family staying with us for extended periods.”

The distinctive cylindrical shaped hotel, a well known landmark on the inner-city Brisbane skyline, houses 80 guest rooms, all with their own private balconies that take in panoramic views extending across Brisbane. The hotel offers a variety of rooms, from twin, queen bed and family rooms (accommodating up to five people), to executive suites. Limited complimentary parking is available for guests.

Guests will enjoy the convenience of staying close to the city’s CBD and main attractions, including Queen Street Mall, Treasury Casino, Southbank Parklands, the botanical gardens and art galleries.

The hotel offers special rates for those attending hospitals and medical specialists in the area. Metro Hotel Tower Mill on Wickham Terrace is located close to the city’s transport options, just 500 metres from Central Railway Station and nearby bus stations. This makes a day trip to the Sunshine Coast’s Australia Zoo and the Gold Coast, with its theme park attractions including Movie World, SeaWorld and DreamWorld, only a 45 minute train ride away. Coachtrans offers a bus service from the airport to the hotel and back for just $12 each way.

The hotel’s licensed restaurant and bar has also undergone a transformation with a totally new rebuild and refurbishment on the ground floor. The Mill Hotel Bar and Restaurant provides a perfect setting for guests to enjoy a leisurely meal or drink after a day’s sightseeing or business meetings, with a new outdoor dining area ideal for the sunny Brisbane weather.

A wide range of accommodation packages are available at www.metrohotels.com.au.

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EKKA Accommodation Rates at Metro Hotel Tower Mill

The Brisbane Royal Exhibition "THE EKKA" will be from 5 August to 14 August inclusive with public Brisbane holiday Wed 11 August.

Over this period Metro Hotel Tower Mill is offering the following Hotel Accommodation rates:

Budget from $129.00
Twin or Double from $139.00
Park view from $149.00
Suite from $ 159.00
Family room from $179.00

Metro Hotel Tower Mill
239 Wickham Terrace
Brisbane
QLD 4000
T: + 61 7 3832 1421
F: + 61 7 3835 1013
Reservations: 1800 806 553 (Australia Only)

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Metro Hotel Tower Mill Brisbane Zoo Package now available

Stay 2 nights in an executive room at Metro Hotel Tower Mill with buffet breakfast plus Croc Express tour to Australia Zoo includes coach and entry From $338 per person twin share.

Booking can be made direct with traveltrain holidays on 1800 627 655 It is not necessary to book rail to or from Brisbane

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Metro Hotel Tower Mill - Postive Feedback from Little Athletics NSW

Dear Liz,

On behalf of the 2010 Little Athletics NSW State Team and Management, I am writing to thank all at the Metro Hotel Tower Mill for the excellent assistance and outstanding service provided during our recent stay in Brisbane.

Everything was provided to our satisfaction and beyond, with the staff going out of their way to ensure that all of our needs were met.

The team’s time in Brisbane was an enjoyable and successful one, and there is no doubt that the efforts of the staff at your hotel contributed to this.

Please pass on my thanks to all involved.

Kind regards,

Darren Wensor,
Special Projects
Little Athletics NSW